E3 2018: Gears 5 Announced Along With a New Trailer

During Microsoft E3 Press conference, Phil Spencer revealed the much anticipated Gears 5, to the delight of many fans, show casing insane visuals, tight gameplay and a seemingly new direction of storytelling that has not been seen before in the Gears franchise.

The trailer itself has a grin tone to it, showcasing the return of JD Fenix from Gears of War 4 along side the rest of the squad from that game, assume the role of Kait Diaz, rather than JD Fenix, and this time it looks like the journey will take on a personal twist of Kait herself, and the boundaries of what her heritage means to the world of Gears.

Below is a trailer showcasing both cinematic and gameplay features of the game:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCrupEY40tE

The gameplay shows off some new enemies and odd new melee weapons for players to wield alongside their massive guns.

Gears of War 5 will be released on Windows PC and Xbox One sometime in 2019.

GEARS 5

The world is crumbling. Humanity’s reliance on technology has become their downfall and enemies are uniting to wipe out all survivors. As Kait you must journey across the biggest, most beautiful Gears world to uncover the origins of the Locust, and fight with your squad to protect what’s left.

Never Fight Alone

Play solo or with a friend in local split-screen co-op, or online co-op. Battle alongside your friends anywhere with cross-play between Xbox One and PC.

Explore Sera

Skim across glaciers, sail over deserts and descend into sunken ruins to discover the largest and most diverse Gears world ever created.

Visual Showcase

Play every mode in 4K Ultra HD resolution with stunning HDR at a smooth 60 frames per second.

Additional features, co-op and competitive modes still to be announced.

More info at the official website